Escambia County, Florida, Horse Euthanized due to EEE
Erica Larson
August 4, 2014
An unvaccinated horse in Escambia County, Florida, was recently euthanized after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
An unvaccinated horse in Escambia County, Florida, was recently euthanized after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
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